Summer citrus bars with fresh whipped cream recipe

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The epitome of a summer dessert

Sweet and tangy fresh lemon and lime juices are what create the base flavor of this summer treat. Top these bars with fresh homemade whipped cream for a treat you will want to make year-round.

What does summer taste like? One bite of these summer citrus bars, and you'll agree they earned their name well. Fresh lemon and lime juices along with their zests are what create the citrus flavors in these scrumptious bars. Creamy, sweet and tart, serve them up as is or top them off with the optional homemade whipped cream.

Summer citrus bars with fresh whipped cream recipe

Yields 16-20

Ingredients:

2/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest

2 teaspoons fresh lime zest

6 eggs

2-1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar

Homemade whipped cream (recipe follows)

Directions:

Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with heavy foil or parchment paper and set aside.

For crust, in large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat until combined. Beat in two cups of the flour until crumbly. Stir in one teaspoon of the lemon zest and one teaspoon of the lime zest. Evenly press on the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes.